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What is your current system? part I

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Changed a bit recently so....

CDX2/XPS2
282/supercap 2
250.2 into SL2's

LP12/Ittok/DV10x5 into stageline/hicap into above.

Naim cables throughout apart from speaker cables, which are Kimber 4TC.

All on Fraim.

AV....

Philips 32pf9986 LCD TV
Sky+
Denon 2910 DVD
Denon 2805 av amp - Unity gained into the 282.
Naim n-cent centre
B&W solids as rears.

Chord optical interconnects from DVD/Sky+
Wireworld chroma 5 dvi-dvi from dvd to tv.#

All on a Stil AV stand.

Mains for the 2 channel is by RKR's mains cables and 4 x 10mm2 spurs etc

andy c!
 
Vince,
I like the VPI16.5 on its own dedicated stand. Does it clean deeper on M**a :p
You seem to ahve a fair amount of cleaning solutions in there, too. Any favourites?
 
Hey Joel,

After painstaking double blind comparisons, I determined that the VPI 16.5 to work its best on a Targ... They probably aren't gonna buy that are they? When I switched the system from tube based two channel to Meridian multichannel the new boxes simply took up a little less real estate. I came out of it with a spare Target rack and a s**tload of leftover BDR cones and pucks. The rack I found a use for. Hmmm, maybe the VPI would work even better with $500 bucks worth of carbon composite feet under it!

Happy Trails!
[email protected]
 
Originally posted by VinceHoffman
After painstaking double blind comparisons, I determined that the VPI 16.5 to work its best on a Targ... They probably aren't gonna buy that are they?
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Vince,
I don't think they're going to buy that, no :D
If you put those carbon foot thingies under your VPI, it will really screw up the rhythm & timing.
You may have started something...
 
Pictures woefully out of date!!!

Two Channel
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Sorry about the poor quality of the piccies but I'm rubbish.

Accuphase DP55-V cd player - Musicworks ReCoil mains lead
Accuphase E307 Integrated - Musicworks ReCoil mains lead
Focal JMLab Elektra 1007 Be speakers

CDP -> Amp interconnect - Siltech SQ28 G5 (Carefully made for me by Yuki :) )
Townshend Isolda DCT speaker cable with cryo'd banana plugs at each end.

Quadraspire Reference rack in acrylic with cryo'd metalwork (yes, it does improve the sound, immensely).
Quadraspire acrylic speaker stands (fabulous).

MusicWorks Acrylic cryo mains block with quadraspire reference block table.

Quadraspire QX silencer cable isolation

Solid concrete floor and solid brick walls.

Understanding wife and child.


Tellybox
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Panasonic TX32PL10 tellybox
Sony DAVS 550 all in one DVD amp and speakers
Panasonic DMR E55 DVD recorder
Sony Digibox
Nintendo Gamecube
Sony Playstation2


Bedroom system
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LP12/Ittock LV11/Ortofon 520
Project phonobox
Cyrus CD6
Creative Jukebox
Tivoli Model DAB
Arcam alpha1 amp
Siltech New York interconnects
Focal JMLab Electra 907Be Speakers
QED silver anniversary speaker cable
Quadraspire Acrylic stands
Quadraspire Q4 rack in maple.
 
Cyrus CD8x
PSX-R
Cyrus 8vs
PSX-R
Ruark Broadsword

Cyrus cables
Epos ST-12 speaker stands
Ikea credenza

Rega Planar3 w/ A&R P77 and Creek OBH preamp. Currently unplugged- not enough sockets!!!
 
Listening almost exclusively to vinyl

Platine Verdier TT/Schroeder Model 2 arm/Allaerts MC1b cartridge
Tron Meteor valve preamp (www.tron-electric.com)
Quad IIs (rebuilt by GT Audio - all original valves)
Avantgarde Duo horn loudspeakers (current version)
PHY-HP cabling
Meridian 206B CD spinner (used v occasionally)
 
Originally posted by topoxforddoc
Listening almost exclusively to vinyl

Platine Verdier TT/Schroeder Model 2 arm/Allaerts MC1b cartridge
Tron Meteor valve preamp (www.tron-electric.com)
Quad IIs (rebuilt by GT Audio - all original valves)
Avantgarde Duo horn loudspeakers (current version)
PHY-HP cabling
Meridian 206B CD spinner (used v occasionally)
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Dear Top Oxford Doc.

One word - WOW.

I have deep desires for a Verdier - what did it replace?

regards

Dev
 
Audio
Naim CD2
Rega Planar 9
NAC72
HiCap
HiCap
Naxo2
NAP250
NAP250
Naim IBL mk2
On Fraim

Visual
Screenplay 4805
DHR Slimline 240 screen
Denon 1905 AV reciever
AE Aego2 current fronts
Plan to wire the fronts through the audio system the use Aegos as rear
 
Some significant upgrades, maybe not as flat as some but produces great sounds (and pictures):-

Sources:-

Denon 2910 DVD
Squeezebox (1)

Middlebit:-

Meridian 568.2 MHR (acts as a DAC for stereo, and and Surround Sound Processor for DVD)
2 x Meridian 557

Speakers:-

Front:- Shahinian Arcs
Centre:- Phantom
Rear:- Quad 22L

Vision:-

Screenplay 5700

Mr Perceptive
 
Time to update.


Linn LP12
Linn Ekos II
Linn Troika(Fitting soon(replacing worn Arkiv b))
Naim Prefix(Fitting soon(replacing my old version))
Naim Armageddon
Naim Supercap
Black Snaic
Mana Ref Table

Naim CDX
Naim XPS2
Black Burndy

Naim 52
Naim Supercap2
Black Burndy
Black Snaic

Naim Snaxo 2-4
Naim Hicap
Black Snaic

Naim 250
Naim 250

All sitting on DIY stand(first version)
I'm in the process of running trials on my new stand(s)

Naim SBL
Naim Naca 5
Mana Phase 3 Soundbases
Granite Plinths

Diy Hydra 6 way

(will be adding an RKR spur at redecoration time)
 
Originally posted by HostilePhantasm
Time to update.


Linn LP12
Linn Ekos II
Linn Troika(Fitting soon(replacing worn Arkiv b))
Naim Prefix(Fitting soon(replacing my old version))
Naim Armageddon
Naim Supercap
Black Snaic
Mana Ref Table

Naim CDX
Naim XPS2
Black Burndy

Naim 52
Naim Supercap2
Black Burndy
Black Snaic

Naim Snaxo 2-4
Naim Hicap
Black Snaic

Naim 250
Naim 250

All sitting on DIY stand(first version)
I'm in the process of running trials on my new stand(s)

Naim SBL
Naim Naca 5
Mana Phase 3 Soundbases
Granite Plinths

Diy Hydra 6 way

(will be adding an RKR spur at redecoration time)
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Dear Mr Hostile - you should try swapping the SCap off the prefix and on to the SNAXO (you will need to borrow a burndy) and see what you prefer.

What;s your room like? I'm curious - all that Mana and granite under the SBL's - what does it do? I have phase 1 Mana under my SBL's once and couldn't enjoy it, but I imagine your set up must do something else?

Incidentally, I'm not sure a Troika is an upgrade to the Arkiv B (esp if the Troika is a rebuild) - well it wasn't on my Aro. Is not possible for you to send the Arkiv to Lyra (they made it orginally) for a proper rebuild.

regards

Dev
 
Hi Dev

The Trokia came along as a cheaper option(was completely rebuilt by Goldring)just as my Arkiv died, i'm in the process of saving for a Akiva, but the Trokia will do for the time being,at least i can play vinyl now.

I was thinking of changing the Supercap to the Snaxo and see what the results where.(already own the burndy,future upgrade)

Room size: 17' 6'' x 13' x 7'6''

The Granite and Mana help control the bass boom this room suffers from, also helps in a major way with imaging,soundstage and dynamics, mined you its far from the best system i've heard to date(that honour goes to Graham) but that was before i owned a 52. Also note that my SBL are approx 2' feet from the rear(Yes rear)wall and 3' from side walls.
Works for me.

Best wishes

Chaz
 
Dear Chaz,

I am familar with the Goldring rebuilt Troikas and they are bar far the best option - better than EsCo IMHO. I would see if you can get your Arkiv B rebuilt by Lyra. I owned a Arkiv B from new and it is a super cartridge no question. The Arkiva is very special.

Now I understand the reason for the Mana and granite - if your SBL's can boom the room must be quite serious in that respect, al least you've got it working though. You know more Mana under the LP12 will help as well - also something like a Dynavector 17D2

Good listening

Dev
 
Dev

I've heard what the Dynavector can do(Simon s,different music tastes) just a pity i didn't take any vinyl with me, awesome cart well worth the money.

Concerning Mana under the LP12(more would help i know).
I'm in the process of putting my DIY stand through its paces and comparing with the the mana, whichever wins will be the deciding factor. The rest of the system will be on the new stands though.

Once i've got all the building work(Garden/Drive) and decorating done,it'll be time for invites( i'm awaiting ridicule).

Best wishes

Chaz
 
Soon to be:

Nottingham Analogue Spacedeck/Spacearm/Dynavector DV10X5
Shanling CD-T80
EAR 864
McIntosh MC275
Duevel Bella Luna
 
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